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Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 159).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Institution Forest management/forest conservation Policy/planning Timber extraction/logging Forest fires Agro-forestry Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Inspection Cultural heritage Management/conservation Biodiversity
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The preamble to this basic Law on management and protection of forest resources recalls the principle of sustainable use of forests for future generations. It is divided into 11 Parts, in turn subdivided into divisions as follows. Definitions (1); Strategic planning, objectives and standards (2); Operational planning requirements for Government and for forest and range tenure agreements (3): Content of operational plans (div. 1), Operational planning requirements (div. 2), Exemption from operational planning requirements (div. 3), Amendment and replacement of operational plans (div. 4), Notice and evaluation of operational plans (div. 5); Forest practices specific to forest and range tenure agreements and the Government (4): General (div. 1), Road design, construction, maintenance, use and de-activation (div. 2), Timber harvesting (div. 3), Silviculture (div. 4), Range (div. 5); Protection of forest resources in general (5): Definitions (div. 1), Fire use prevention (div. 2), Fire control and suppression (div. 3), unauthorized timber harvesting and trespass (div. 4), Botanical forest products (div. 5), Recreation (div. 6), Control of destructive agents (div. 7); Compliance and enforcement (6): Inspecting, stopping seizing (div. 1), Forfeiture (div. 2), Administrative remedies (div. 3), Administrative review and appeals (div. 4), Offences and court orders (div. 5); General (7): Liability and privilege (div. 1), Miscellaneous (div. 2); Forest Practices Board (8): Definition (div. 1), Complaints and audits (div. 2), Remedies (div. 3), General (div. 4); Forest Appeals Commission (9); Regulations (10); Transitional provisions (11): Application of this Act (div. 1), Grandparented plans (div. 2), Operational plans during transitional period (div. 3), Grandparenting permits and permits during the transitional period (div. 4), Timber sale licences, licences to cut and free use permits (div. 5).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Operational Planning Regulation (B.C. Reg. 107/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2000)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Public forest, Standards, Ecosystem preservation, Basin/catchment/watershed, Authorization/permit, Survey/mapping, Land tenure, Range, Prescription/adverse possession, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Range Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 177/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2000)

Keyword: Range, Land-use planning, Agricultural development, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Pastoralism, Grazing, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Fire Prevention and Suppression Regulation (B.C. Reg. 169/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2003)

Keyword: Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Forest service/forest officers, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Practices Board Regulation (BC Reg. 170/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2001)

Keyword: Institution, Forest management/forest conservation, Inspection, Environmental audit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Provincial Forest Use Regulation (B.C. Reg. 176/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2009)

Keyword: Public forest, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Strategic Planning Regulation (B.C. Reg. 180/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (1997)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Timber Harvesting Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 109/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (1998)

Keyword: Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Review and Appeal Procedure Regulation (B.C. Reg. 114/99).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (2001)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Remedies Regulation (B.C. Reg. 182/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2003)

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Silviculture Practices Regulation (B.C. Reg. 108/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2000)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Erosion, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tree Cone, Seed and Vegetative Material Regulation (B.C. Reg. 164/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995

Keyword: Public forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Registration, Processing/handling, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Woodlot Licence Forest Management Regulation (B.C. Reg. 325/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2003)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Policy/planning, Forestry protection measures, Basin/catchment/watershed, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Road Regulation (B.C. Reg. 106/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2000)

Keyword: Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Land clearing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Recreation Regulation (B.C. Reg. 58/99).

Legislation | Canada | 1999 (1999)

Keyword: Recreational forest, Public forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Right of use, Royalties/fees, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Security For Forest Practice Liabilities Regulation (B.C. Reg. 178/95).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2002)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines (Part 11) Exemption Regulation (B.C. Reg. 132/98).

Legislation | Canada | 1998

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Stillwater Pilot Project Regulation (B.C. Reg. 96/2001).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2007)

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Policy/planning, Timber, Enforcement/compliance, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX